ADULT EDUCATION FORUMS IN MARCH

Sunday morning Adult Forums meet at 9:15 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall (in the basement below the worship area).

Dr. Mark Ruff on the Church in the U.S. and Germany

During the first three Sundays in April, Dr. Mark Ruff, Associate Professor of History at St. Louis University will share from his wealth of information after studying under scholarship in Germany for more than a year in 2006 and 2007.  Dr. Ruff’s area of interest is modern Germany, especially the Nazi era, which placed extreme pressures on the Christian church, both Roman Catholic and Protestant.  Dr. Ruff will draw from his research to address these topics: 

April 6- “The Battle for the Catholic Past in Germany, 1945-1975”  Dr. Ruff will discuss how battles between historians have been used to wage larger conflicts over church-state relations in Germany.

April 13 - “Changes in American Religion Since 1945, part 1”  Dr. Ruff will discuss transformations in the American landscape, both Protestant and Catholic.

April 20– “Changes in American Religion Since 1945, part 2” Dr. Ruff will continue the above discussion as well as discuss questions of church-state relations in the U.S. particularly in light of the current Presidential campaign.

April 27 – Pastor Mary Hellwig is currently working with a new non-profit agency, Community Conflict Services of Metropolitan St. Louis (MetroCoalition of ELCA is participating). She will tell us about a new program in several St. Louis Public Schools called "School Restorative Discipline Program." The purpose of the program is to creat an environment that accepts diversity, and holds those that harm accountable for their actions.

ADULT SMALL GROUP BIBLE STUDIES

“Proverbs: Uncommon Sense - Learn to Live Life Skillfully" by Serendipity is the Bible Study being utilized by the Sunday Morning group which meets 9:15-10:15 a.m. in the Conference Room. This 13-week study, lead by David Gibson, is a practicl study which focuses on wisdom: What wisdom is, and how to apply wisdom in communication, relationships, emotions, finances, and other vital areas. "Embrace what you learn in practical projects and life change goals." New members are always welcome - just show up on Sunday morning.

"No Experience Necessary - Unit Four " by Kelly Fryer is being utilized by the former-Monday evening group. This group now meets on Sunday evenings in the home of group member for a potluck supper which begins at 6:00 p.m. The series began in February and will continue on April 6 and 20, May 4 and 18. If you are interested in joining them, contact the church office 314-962-6011. Patty Hopper is our contact source.

"Into the World - The Acts of the Apostles" by Patricia Heidebrecht (The Kerygma program) is the basis for the Tuesday Morning group which meets in the Fellowship Hall at 10:00 a.m.. Come discover how the apostles worked to form the early church after the death and resurrection of Christ. Carolyn Crowe and Susan Hunt are the facilitators - call the office for more information.

Wednesday Morning Class: All are invited to study the lessons for the coming week at the class which meets on Wednesdays at 10:00 a.m. in the Conference Room of the church. The pastors lead this lectionary-based study and discussion session every week.